I returned to AWS, and was reminded why I left
a day ago
- #vendor lock-in
- #cloud computing costs
- #AWS disillusionment
- The author was an early AWS advocate but became disillusioned over 15 years due to various issues including lack of official client libraries, slow Python updates, high costs (like egress fees), and predatory behavior towards open-source projects.
- The breaking point came when AWS suspended the author's account for unusual activity, locking them out of critical services like business email, with poor support response despite attempts to resolve the issue.
- The author plans to fully leave AWS, migrating remaining services like WorkMail and Route53, after this experience reinforced their decision to abandon the platform.